One of the most recognized private universities in California—the University of Southern California—has recently been in the center of attention due to deplorable sex crimes committed against female students. According to recent reports, there are more than two-hundred claims against Dr. George Tyndall—a former USC student gynecologist. The reports state that Dr. Tyndall had countless complaints against him ranging from the early 1990s to the early 2000s. Although the university was aware of Tyndall’s misconduct, he was allowed to continue his practice and remain in dangerously close proximity to female students. In 2016, when a female nurse who worked alongside Dr. Tyndall made claims against him, he was finally removed from the gynecology clinic.
Were you a victim of Dr. Tyndall or any other gynecologist? If so, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit against the doctor who inappropriately touched you. If you are interested in taking action against Dr. Tyndall or the university, you must seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of all victims—especially those who are victims of sexual assault. You can trust the experienced attorneys at Normandie Law Firm to fight for your rights after you were sexually harassed by Dr. Tyndall at USC. Like all victims of sexual assault, you might be dealing with mental and emotional distress after being sexually harassed by a gynecologist. We understand the traumas you are likely dealing with—let us help you sue the parties liable for the harm you suffered.
Understanding Your Right to Sue
Most claims of sexual assault against doctors and other entities are made on the basis of negligence. Negligence consists of four elements—duty of care, breach of duty, cause, and harm. All medical professionals have a duty of care to their patients. They must exercise skill, diligence, and care to treat their patients. They must always be respectful of their patients and limit touching to what is medically necessary. By exercising inappropriate touching, Dr. Tyndall and any other gynecologist is breaching their duty of care to their patients and, subsequently, harming their patients. Since the university was aware of the sexual assault claims and failed to take action, the university could also be found negligent and liable for the sexual misconduct by the OB/GYN. If you would like more information about your right to sue Dr. Tyndall or USC for your sexual assault incident, you must contact the experienced Los Angeles attorneys for sexual assault and battery cases at Normandie Law Firm.
Some Common Questions
As described in the sections above, you and other victims of OB/GYN groping or inappropriate exams have the right to take legal action against the parties that are liable for your mistreatment. Many victims of gynecologist sexual misconduct have one main concern—a concern about the length of time available to file a civil lawsuit against their attackers. If you were a victim of sexual misconduct in a USC hospital or clinic at the hands of Dr. Tyndall, you might have some of the following questions:
- How long do I have to file my sexual harassment claim against Dr. Tyndall?
- How much time do I have to sue Dr. Tyndall at USC for sexual harassment?
- How much time do I have to file a lawsuit against USC hospital for inappropriate touching by their gynecologist?
- What is the statute of limitations to sue Dr. Tyndall at USC for inappropriate touching?
- What is the statute of limitations to sue a gynecologist for sexual assault?
Some of the questions listed above will be addressed and answered in the following sections. Although many of your questions might be answered, you must seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Only an experienced sexual assault attorney at Normandie Law Firm can provide you with the legal assistance you need.
What is a Statute of Limitations?
Understanding the statute of limitations that applies to your claim is essential for the outcome of your sexual assault claim. A statute of limitations is a deadline to sue. The statute of limitations establishes the time in which your claim must be filed. If you do not file your claim within the statute of limitations established by state or federal law, you might lose your right to sue. If you do not file your claim within the appropriate time limits, you could become ineligible to recover compensation for the forcible sexual touching and gynegologist gropes to which you were subject. The statutes of limitations depends on the specific type of claim being pursued. However, details about the parties involved in the claim could also affect the time you have to file a lawsuit.
How Much Time Do You Have to Sue?
How many years do you have to file a claim for the sexual assault that you suffered at the hands of your gynecologist? If you are interested in filing a civil lawsuit against the parties that harmed you, you must seek legal assistance as soon as possible. According to California’s civil codes, victims of sexual assault are subject to the following timelines:
- Within two years from the date of the sexual misconduct
- Within eight years after the victim reaches the age of majority
- Within three years of discovering the sexual assault
Since the time you have to file a lawsuit is dependent on the specific details of your claim, the amount of time you have to sue can change. The time you have to file a claim after a violation by a gynecologist can be tolled or extended depending on the details of your claim; therefore, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible to find out more about the exact length of time you have to file your lawsuit against Dr. Tyndall or USC.
Available Compensation
If you file your claim within the statute of limitations, you could be eligible to receive compensation. You could be eligible for the medical costs associated with medical care, therapy, or counseling to overcome the trauma of your sexual assault. You could also be compensated for the income you lost as a result of the sexual misconduct to which you were subject. If you were left dealing with depression, anxiety, or fear, for example, you could be compensated for pain and suffering. If your sexual assault also affected your relationship with your family, your family members could be eligible to receive compensation for the loss of consortium. You could also be awarded punitive damages. As you can see, you could recover many forms of compensation. However, to remain eligible to be compensated it is essential that you file your claim within the statute of limitations. Do not hesitate to take legal action—our lawyers will make sure you file your claim within the statute of limitations so that you can remain eligible for compensation.
Normandie Law Firm
If you were violated by a gynecologist, you must seek legal assistance as soon as possible. When you sought the medical expertise of an OB/GYN at the university campus, you expected to be skillfully cared for and treated with respect at all times. If you were harmed as a result of the negligent and malicious actions of a gynecologist, you have the right to file a lawsuit. You must seek legal assistance as soon as possible. If you are in need of legal assistance, you must contact Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of the victims of sexual assault. If you were a victim of sexual assault or any form of sexual misconduct at the hands of a gynecologist that you trusted with your health, you must contact our firm as soon as possible.
Normandie Law Firm is based on the foundation of accessibility. We believe that all victims of sexual assault should have access to legal assistance. Unfortunately, many victims of sexual assault at the hands of medical professionals believe that they cannot afford to pursue legal action against the liable parties. In efforts to keep our legal assistance available for all victims regardless of their financial status, our law firm offers free consultations and free second opinions to all parties affected by OB/GYN sexual assault. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our experienced sexual misconduct lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Besides providing you with all the information you need to file your claim during our free consultations and free second opinions, our attorneys will remain available to you 24-hours a day 7-days a week. Even if you have been negatively affected by the incompetence of an attorney at another law firm, you can trust that our lawyers will get your claim back on the right track. Do not continue waiting to file your claim; you must contact our firm as soon as possible to begin your legal process today.
Our free consultations and free second opinions are available as a part of our Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of legal services. Our Zero-Fee guarantee also establishes our strict contingency status. Therefore, our clients will not be required to pay any legal fees until after our lawyers win their claims. If you do not win your claim, you will not pay any legal fees—do not hesitate to contact our gynecologist sexual assault attorneys to help you file your claim within the statute of limitations.
